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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2017 n GOURMET NEWS N H 5 2 Satisfying Snacks from YummyHealth What do all snackers have in common? They want to eat something good. Isn't satisfaction the beauty of snacking, anyway? But as Millennial snackers gain more and more spending power, we're entering a new generation of "good." The requirements of what makes something "good" are changing, and it's crucial to understand how these new meanings relate to your consumer. Is it good for their health? Is it good for their lifestyle? Is it good for their tastebuds? As a retailer, you may think, "How can I do it all?" Introducing YummyHealth ® – exceeding the new demands of "good" with unbeliev- ably craveable fly-off-the-shelf snacks! Satisfy Their Munchin' Mind Since its founding, the YummyHealth crew has been on a mission to chop out needless junk from everyone's favorite mainstream snack foods. We're talking tons of sugar, fat, processed starches and additives that can weigh on a snacker's conscience (and scale, too!) All YummyHealth products are lower in fat and sugars, and free from gluten, trans fats and GMOs. Satisfy Their Hungry Heart We know today's snackers yearn for more than just a killer treat – they fill up on adven- tures. Families need portable fuel for their active lifestyles. All YummyS- nack ® bars are single serving, and crunchy puffs are available in 100 calorie packs for a quick, healthy snack on-the-go. Satisfy Their Tickin' Tastebuds YummySnacks satisfy every crav- ing: sweet, salty, spicy and everything in-be- tween. YummyHealth's talented team of researchers, doctors and food scientists have worked hard to find tasty real-food ingredi- ents that deliver unique trending flavors like Sriracha Ranch, Cookie Dough and even Spicy Mango! Satisfy Their Rumblin' Tummies Unlike other snack foods, YummyHealth products are packed with filling fiber, energizing protein and brain-healthy omega-3s that actu- ally keep snackers going until their next meal. No energy crashes from empty calories – just a deli- cious power snack they'll crave again and again. Most importantly, is YummyHealth good for your bottom line? IRI August 2016 claims, "Category sales flat except for the better-for- you products." What are you waiting for? Visit YummyHealth at booth #H505. For more information, go to www.yummyhealth.com, call 561.509.0366 or email info@yummyhealth.com. Wind & Willow Focused on Quality, Innovation Wind & Willow has been an industry leader when it comes to dry seasoning mixes in the specialty food industry for 25 years. Accord- ing to National Sales Director, Jackson Tet- tenhorst, the company's continual focus on quality as well as innovation have been key components to its success. "The very roots of Wind & Willow go back to finding a way to assist even the busiest people with creat- ing delicious appetizers and desserts with very little time. We gather the best ingredi- ents so you don't have to." Twenty-five years later, Wind & Willow still has its focus on sourcing the highest quality ingredients and discovering new ways to enhance, while also simplifying, the lives of their customers. "We make the food part easy, so you can focus on creating the warm and inviting environment that only you can create. Over the years, our company has evolved to be acutely aware of what in- gredients we allow in our products and where they are coming from. We create prod- ucts that we want to serve in our own homes," says Tettenhorst. He also explains that satis- fying long-time customers as well as drawing in new cus- tomers is important to the company's continued suc- cess. "It's very satisfying to hear from people who tell us they have always been able to count on consistent quality with every Wind & Willow product for many years. We have also en- joyed introducing a whole new generation to the idea that anyone can have time to create a quality food experience to share. The idea of gathering with friends seems to have had a resurgence in our society. We are always looking forward to new trends as well as those comforting taste experiences Millennials are rediscovering." The company's most recent product introductions include Sriracha Cheeseball & Appe- tizer Mix, Sweet Thai Chili Dip Mix and Mushroom Parmesan Hot Dip Mix. The next and largest annual prod- uct launch comes in July. Products retail from $5 to $10. For more information, contact Wind & Wil- low customer service at 888.427.3235 or on- line at www.windandwillow.com. Simple Mills Debuts New 'Clean' Options for Snack Attacks Snacking just got cleaner with new Simple Mills Crunchy Cookies and Sprouted Seed Crackers – the latest additions to the com- pany's top-selling lineup of grain-free, gluten-free, GMO-free, nothing-artificial- ever baking mixes, crackers and frostings. Simple Mills' new ready-to-eat Crunchy Cookies go easy on the sugar by using co- conut sugar that limits the glycemic impact while also helping reduce sugar content by 25 to 40 percent compared to most cookie brands. Other ingredients include a naturally gluten-free base-flour blend consisting of al- monds, coconuts and high-fiber prebiotic root vegetables called tigernuts that were a cornerstone of Paleolithic diets, plus coconut oil, tapioca, arrowroot, vanilla extract and sea salt. The cookies are vegan, paleo-friendly, crisp to the bite (no mushy texture like many natural products), and available in Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, Cinnamon and Toasted Pecan varieties. Bonus: each cookie has just 40 calories. Simple Mills' new 2-inch round Sprouted Seed Crackers feature a high-bioavailability sprouted seed blend that de- livers more nutritional bang per bite, real cracker crunch that makes them a perfect foundation for your favorite toppings, and the same gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, paleo-friendly, lower-carb, non-GMO goodness found in all Simple Mills products. Offered in Original, Everything, Jalapeno and Garlic & Herb flavors, the new crackers are made from a blend of sunflower, flax and chia seeds that have been sprouted for greater nutrient absorption. This seed base also lowers the carbohydrate level by 20 to 50 percent compared to leading cracker brands, supplies 3 grams of protein per serv- ing, is a good source of Vita- min E and manganese, and provides more than 1,000 mg of ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) Omega 3s. The new products join Sim- ple Mills' portfolio of eight natural baking mixes, six al- mond flour crackers and two organic frostings. Simple Mills is the No. 1 fastest-growing natural baking mix and cracker brand, the No. 2 natural baking mix brand by dollars sold and the No. 3 natural cracker brand by dollar volume. It's that sim- ple. Visit Simple Mills at booth #5370. For more information, go to www.simplemills.com. Authentic, Restaurant-Quality Global Cuisine Created by Café Spice Café Spice, the creator of ready-to-eat pre- pared foods as fresh and flavorful as those found in a fine Indian restaurant, is excited to introduce its chef driven, restaurant qual- ity product line. With expanded distribution, extending between both coasts, Cafe Spice is poised to spice up the marketplace! The family-owned company is known for its authentic Indian cuisine, created by cele- brated Chef Hari Nayak, who studied under Chef Daniel Boulud and has published sev- eral authoritative Indian cookbooks over his decades-long career. "Our chef-driven process, emphasizing clean and authentic ingredients, diligent care in preparation and high standards, is what makes Café Spice stand out from the others," said Sameer Malhotra, Café Spice's Co- Founder and President. "We've built our rep- utation on restaurant-quality meals with dine-at-home convenience." Entrées, soups, snacks and small plates of- fered by Café Spice taste fresh and flavorful like dishes stirred up in an Indian kitchen. That's because they start with whole ingre- dients and spices, freshly ground for each batch, cooked and assembled according to Chef Hari's culinary specifications. The Indian dishes created by Café Spice include its signature Chicken Tikka Masala as well as classic vegetarian and vegan en- trées, small bites and innovative soups. Spiciness ranges from mild to hot, and many gluten-free options are offered. Last fall, the company launched new Thai meals, again delivering on its mission to prepare fine restaurant quality dishes like Beef Massaman Curry with sautéed tender beef and vegeta- bles, flavored with lemongrass and lime, simmered in a co- conut milk Massaman Curry Sauce flavored with tamarind and aromatic spices. The Yel- low Tofu Curry combines tofu in a fragrantly spiced coconut milk sauce simmered with potatoes and onions. It has such a satisfyingly filling taste, it's hard to believe this curry is vegan. Red Chicken Curry rounds out the line with tender chicken bites simmered with onions, bamboo shoots and carrots in a spiced coconut milk broth. All of the entrées are accompanied by fried rice with vegetables and authentic Thai spices. "Global cuisine has become a regular se- lection in the modern shopping cart," said Malhotra. "But it is usually relegated to the frozen food section of markets. We bring freshness, clean ingredients and gourmet quality to global pre- pared foods, and as such, we are pioneering a niche that has grow- ing consumer demand," he added. With a growing distribution network, Café Spice products are available in the deli or prepared foods sections of markets such as Whole Foods Market, Fresh Thyme, Harris Teeter and HEB as well as natural food and specialty stores and co-ops. Based in the Hudson Val- ley area of New York State, the company is active in local job development and interna- tional economic development initiatives through the Whole Planet Foundation. Visit Café Spice at booth #M213. For more information, go to www.cafespice.com, fol- low the company on Facebook and Twitter, and contact Sameer Malhotra, Co-Founder and President, at 845.863.0910.

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